I took my daughter on a 'collegemoon' to Europe. It made my anticipatory grief about her leaving for school even stronger.

Business Insider | 25-08-2026 12:44am |

A mother describes taking her daughter on a 'collegemoon' to Europe before she leaves for college, a trip intended to celebrate her accomplishments and spend quality time together. The author, Kate Loweth, explains that the trip provided precious time but also intensified her anticipatory grief about her daughter's departure. She reflects on the emotional challenge of balancing excitement for her daughter's next steps with the sadness of an emptier home.

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